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Psalm 141:5-10 English Standard Version (ESV)

5. Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness;let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head;let my head not refuse it.Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

6. When their judges are thrown over the cliff,then they shall hear my words, for they are pleasant.

7. As when one plows and breaks up the earth,so shall our bones be scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

8. But my eyes are toward you, O God, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless!

9. Keep me from the trap that they have laid for meand from the snares of evildoers!

10. Let the wicked fall into their own nets,while I pass by safely.